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Dr. Beatty completed his residency training in Emergency Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland after earning his Doctorate in Medicine from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He has extensive experience as a clinician, medical leader, department chairman, medical director, regional medical director, and Chief Medical Officer. In addition to his clinical and administrative roles, Dr. Beatty is a regular speaker at several national conferences and is an active expert medical witness. He is an avid teacher, and regularly supervises Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and fellow physicians.

Human Trafficking

September 28, 2025November 1, 2023 by PPE Medical

Lindee Abe, APRN Every healthcare professional should be aware of human trafficking. Most healthcare providers have had education on the topic. How many of us really consider this as a possibility when we are seeing patients? Maybe this depends on where we work in or what geographic location. I’m sure in some areas it seems …

The Mental Health Crisis

September 28, 2025October 15, 2023 by PPE Medical

Kelsey Bates, APRN Why, why, why??? Why is the mental health crisis in America currently at an all-time high? And what can we do to reverse the issue? The answer to both questions is a multifactorial one. Below I’ve listed a few of the general problems and potential solutions, not listed in any specific order. …

Lactic Acidosis: It’s very basic and an “oxidant” waiting to happen

September 28, 2025October 1, 2023 by PPE Medical

Rich Greene, PA-C You pick up the charts to begin your shift… After obtaining initial lab studies, you receive multiple phone calls from your lab and nursing staff informing you that due to elevated WBC and elevated lactic acid ALL of your patients now also meet sepsis alert criteria. What do you do now?!? Better …

Depression is a Challenging Diagnosis

September 28, 2025September 1, 2023 by PPE Medical

Jason Thornton, APRN Depression is a very common disorder that severely limits quality of life. It is challenging to diagnose and also easily explained away as numerous other emotional or temporary conditions. Depression is in fact very difficult to identify and treat for many patients. Likewise, only 10% of primary care patients are treated for …

Which Shoulder Reduction Techniques Work Best, And Which Should You Avoid?

September 28, 2025August 15, 2023 by PPE Medical

Marsena Collins NP-C Shoulder dislocations are very common. In fact, they account for over 50 percent of all major joint dislocations. Further, the shoulder can dislocated in three difference ways: Reducing a dislocated shoulder requires an understanding of how the shoulder is dislocated. A successful reduction relies on choosing the correct technique. Fortunately, there are …

The Pulmonary Physical Examination

September 28, 2025August 1, 2023 by PPE Medical

Bunnany Chhun Pekar, PhD, CRNA, AGACNP Question of the day: What is the most commonly practiced part of the pulmonary physical examination? The goal of this discussion is to review the components of a thorough pulmonary physical examination. We will also discuss if the performance of a physical examination is necessary. Advances in technology can …